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  • Poor Communication Is Costing Your Veterinary Clinic More Than You Think

    In 2026, running a veterinary clinic feels harder than it did just a few years ago. Schedules are harder to keep full, teams are stretched thin, and every missed follow-up or unbooked appointment carries more weight.  Pet owners still love their animals and want the best care for them, but many are under more financial…
  • How Covina Animal Hospital Switched Practice Management Software Without Losing Its Mind

    Covina Animal Hospital in Southern California is known for delivering exceptional pet care. In a recent episode of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Manager to Manager podcast, Heidi Traylor, CVPM, PHR—practice manager at Covina Animal Hospital—shared her journey of evaluating, selecting, and implementing a new PIMS. For clinics considering a similar transition, her clinic’s approach,…
  • The Complete Veterinary Equipment Checklist for 2026: Tools, Tech & What’s Worth the Investment

    Running a high-performing clinic in 2026 isn’t just about having the latest tech; it’s about having a toolkit that protects your time, your team’s sanity, and your bottom line. Whether you’re building a new practice from scratch, planning a renovation, or just doing an honest audit of what you have, a structured equipment list helps….
  • 6 Ways Veterinary Software Improves Clinic Profitability

    Most veterinary practice owners think about profitability in terms of appointment volume and fee schedules. Add more clients, raise prices, and see more patients per day. That math makes sense on the surface. But many clinics that increase appointment volume still struggle to improve their margins. The reason is often the same: the operational infrastructure…

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How to Start a Veterinary Clinic

How to Start a Veterinary Clinic: Step-by-Step Guide for New Practice Owners

Opening a veterinary clinic is more than a career move — it’s an entrepreneurial leap into one of the most resilient industries in healthcare. Pet ownership continues to rise, with 71% of U.S. households — more than 94 million homes — now owning a pet, and veterinary services are expected to grow at a compound…
How Cloud PIMS Transforms Vet Workflows

From Paperwork to Patient Care: How Cloud PIMS Transforms Veterinary Workflows

The administrative burden in a veterinary clinic is relentless. Juggling appointments, updating patient records, managing inventory, and processing billing–it’s a mountain of tasks that pulls your team away from their true purpose: providing outstanding care for animals. For growing hospital networks, this complexity multiplies. For years, clinics relied on clunky, on-premise software, locking critical data…
Automate Your Vet Clinic with Digitail’s Tails AI

How Veterinary Clinics Can Automate Workflows and Save Hours Every Week with AI

In the fast-paced world of veterinary medicine, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. North American veterinary clinics are increasingly turning to technology to enhance their operations, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation. For practice owners and managers, the promise of AI isn’t just about futuristic tech; it’s about solving real-world problems: reducing administrative…
How to Switch Veterinary PIMS

How to Switch Veterinary Practice Management Software Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Clients)

Switching your Veterinary Practice Management Software (PIMS) feels like performing open-heart surgery on your clinic’s operations. It’s complex, critical, and frankly, a little terrifying. But let’s be honest: your outdated, clunky software is costing you more than just your patience. It’s costing you time, efficiency, and even revenue. The good news? A transition to a…
Veterinary Staff Recognition

Veterinary Staff Recognition: A Practice Owner’s Guide to Retention & ROI

The revolving door of staff turnover is exhausting and expensive. You’ve hosted the pizza parties and celebrated Vet Tech Week, yet your best people are still leaving. With a staggering 23% annual turnover rate plaguing the veterinary industry, it’s clear that traditional, one-off appreciation gestures are not enough. This guide provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework…
A Guide to Online Reviews for Vet Clinics banner

From Five Stars to Full Schedules: A Guide to Online Reviews for Vet Clinics

In the time it takes to read this sentence, another pet owner just scrolled through a clinic’s Google reviews to decide where to book an appointment. Is it your clinic they’re choosing—or your competitor? For small and independent vet clinics, the battle for new clients isn’t won with expensive ad campaigns. It’s won in the…
Digitail x Provet

Best Veterinary Software: Compare Digitail and Provet Cloud

Running a veterinary clinic today means juggling more than patient care. Scheduling, communication, billing, and records can easily take over your team’s day. The right PIMS can save your team hours each week. The wrong one can add frustration, extra clicks, and missed opportunities. That’s why the choice of PIMS matters so much. If you’re…
Shaping the Next Generation of Veterinary Professionals at Genesee Community College

Shaping the Next Generation of Veterinary Professionals at Genesee Community College

At Genesee Community College in Western New York, the next generation of veterinary technicians is being trained not only in anatomy, pharmacology, and patient care — but in the veterinary software that now defines modern practice. Under the leadership of Stephanie Ortel, MS, FVTE, LVT, the Veterinary Technology Program has become a model for blending…